I've had this set for about 4 years. It is a good set for play and frequent use, pieces feel good in your hand and can take abuse as well as any plastic set. I have the golden rosewood version, but I have played with and used the rosewood version too, it seems just as rugged with darker colored dark pieces. The set is as tough as old boots! Not a presentation set for home decor but a very practical set for play. If you want the durability of a plastic set and the warm feel of a wood set this is it. However it is not an exact reproduction of the sets used in international competitions because the bishops are different, but it is a very similar looking set.

This set is perfect for desktop analysis or quick play. Small but weighted, the set came in perfect condition and I am tempted to buy another. Instead of setting up your tournament sized set for studying chess, this set is much better for that. Again, was very happy with this purchase. (I got the black/natural, by the way)

We were looking for a nice plastic set for everyday, travel [but not tiny], and of course club use.... even better that it is in the style of the Spassky Fischer set, and here it is. The pieces are nicely finished in a matte texture. The "natural" is a good shade, not orangey or too light, and the black has a nice ebony look [especially for plastic], all looking good on wood boards as well as on the tournament roll up board. They have a nice heft, very stable with thick felt on the base and have a quality feel to them. This is a nice "step up" from toy sets and for not too much [we ordered ours with the "Build Your Own Combo" deal]. And I do need to mention the service during the ordering process was great. My questions [via the messenger on the site] were answered in a timely manner and the shipment arrived on time, and without a hitch.

I recent purchased the three inch collector series in boxwood and rosewood. It is simply beautiful, nicely carved and weighted. It is a pleasure to play with. There are not going to be any issues about sturdiness. I simply love the design of the knight and the bishop in particular. I thought that I might like the boxwood and ebony set more. I changed my mind when I opened the box! A nice match for my two inch Drueke board.